The Hawaii State Department of Health will hold a public informational meeting at 6 p.m. January 12 at Key Project in Kaneohe to explain the impact cesspools are having on drinking water and sensitive surface waters. The meeting will provide information on possible solutions to the cesspools.

“This is an opportunity for residents to hear the State Department of Health’s plan to reduce the number of cesspools in Hawaii and to hear details of their report just released to the legislature,” said Rep. Jarrett Keohokalole (Kaneohe, Kahaluu, Waiahole). “Residents can also ask questions about safe water and funding issues.”

For more information, please contact the Department of Health Wastewater Branch at (808) 586-4294.